USAFA DFPM X-Band Microwave Pulse Power Amplifier
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA700025Q0130
- Agency
- Air Force Academy Headquarters Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Usaf Academy, Colorado 80840, United States
- Points of contact
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- John Perry john.perry.33@us.af.mil (719) 333-7204
- April Delobel april.delobel.1@us.af.mil (719) 351-4413
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Air Force Academy's 10th Contracting Squadron is seeking to procure an X-Band Microwave Pulse Power Amplifier for the Dean of Faculty Department of Physics and Meteorology Laser and Optics Research Center as part of quantum computing equipment requirements. The solicitation requires a solid-state amplifier with minimum 500 W output power operating within 9-10 GHz frequency range, capable of minimum 1% duty cycle at maximum power with pulse lengths up to 5 microseconds, and compatible with Flexline X-Band waveguides and resonators. Vendors must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM), provide descriptive literature proving technical compliance with salient characteristics, and include a Buy American Certificate with their submissions. The government will evaluate quotes based on both price and technical capability, reserving the right to award to other than the lowest-priced offer. Quotes must be submitted via email to specified contracting officers by Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time, with quote validity required through September 30, 2025.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to all qualified manufacturers or authorized resellers meeting the technical specifications. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documentation, and the government has noted that funds are not currently available for this acquisition. The requirement is for a single X-Band Microwave Pulse Power Amplifier unit to be delivered under a firm-fixed-price contract structure. Performance will occur at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, specifically supporting the Laser and Optics Research Center's quantum computing research initiatives. The government has reserved the right to cancel this solicitation at any time without reimbursing vendors for quote preparation costs, and vendors are advised that this combined synopsis/solicitation constitutes the only formal solicitation document that will be issued.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
***Amendment 1, 15 Sep 2025 - Question and Answer***
Q - What are you using for an antenna for this need?
A - We are not using an antenna but use a resonant cavity.
See attached FA700025Q0130 X-Band Microwave Pulse Power Amplifier Combined Synopsis Solicitation for specific instructions.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial product prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement consititutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The 10th Contracting Squadron at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) intends to award one firm-fixed-price contract to a manufacturer or authorized reseller capable of providing an X-Band Microwave Pulse Power Amplifier meeting the salient characteristics identified in Attachment 1 - FA700025Q0130 Salient Characteristcs. Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation must be valid though 30 September 2025.
***Notice to Vendor(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFQ, either before or after the closing date. The Government bears no legal liability for the costs associated with preparing a quote.***
Update #1 ·
See attached FA700025Q0130 X-Band Microwave Pulse Power Amplifier Combined Synopsis Solicitation for specific instructions.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial product prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement consititutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The 10th Contracting Squadron at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) intends to award one firm-fixed-price contract to a manufacturer or authorized reseller capable of providing an X-Band Microwave Pulse Power Amplifier meeting the salient characteristics identified in Attachment 1 - FA700025Q0130 Salient Characteristcs. Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation must be valid though 30 September 2025.
***Notice to Vendor(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFQ, either before or after the closing date. The Government bears no legal liability for the costs associated with preparing a quote.***
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 2 - FA700025Q0130 Provisions and Clauses List.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 - DFARS 252.225-7035 Buy American Certificate.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - FA700025Q0130 Salient Characteristics.pdf | ||
| FA700025Q0130 X-Band Microwave Pulse Power Amplifier Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf |
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